Glipizide

Drug Class: Insulin and Oral Antidiabetic
Dosage Form: Tablet
Strength: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
Indications/Special comments: Management of type II diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).
Dosage Administration: Adult: initially, 2.5 - 5mg daily, 15 – 30 minutes before breakfast (2.5mg in the elderly and in liver impairment), gradually increased, if necessary, to a maximum of 40mg/day. Amounts exceeding 15mg/day should be given in divided doses.